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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Homatula Potanini

Homatula potanini Günther, 1896
Max Length
13.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Typical Length
7.5 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Homatula Potanini (Homatula potanini) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13.3 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Homatula potanini
Authority
Günther, 1896
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
13.3 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Homatula Potanini is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Homatula Potanini is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00832 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
13.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
42.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Günther, 1896

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES mřenka Potaninova

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Barbatula potanini Günther 1896 Synonym
Nemacheilus potanini Günther 1896 Synonym
Nemachilus potaneni Günther 1896 Synonym
Nemachilus potanini Günther 1896 Synonym
Paracobitis potanini Günther 1896 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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